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Who Could Help – Orange Bowl (Why can’t I ever get these done before the start of the game?)

DT James McClinton (Kansas) He was told he was too undersized (6-0, 289) for Big-12 play, but he excelled and was named second-team All-American after LSU’s Glenn Dorsey and USC’s Sedrick Ellis. Watch how active he is tonight and whether he could get some pass rush. He’d likely be an end in the 49ers’ 3-4. He projects as a 5th or 6th rounder.

FB Brandon McAnderson (Kansas) The talented fullback gained over 1,000 yards and could be gotten in the seventh round or as a free agent. Watch tonight if he can lead block, pass protect and catch passes.

WR Marcus Henry (Kansas) Just the type to be drafted in the late rounds and thrown into the mix at wide receiver. He’s an old West Coast/Bill Walsh offense type wide receiver big (6-4, 205) but not particularly fast (4.64 40-yard dash). Watch tonight for big-play potential, blocking, and ability to get open. Could he be the next Marques Colson?

OT Ceasar Rodriquez (Kansas) Late round prospect is the team’s right tackle.

OLB Chris Ellis (Virginia Tech) Projected to be a second-round choice and could come in to provide the 49ers needed pass rush. The battle against junior left tackle Anthony Collins should be interesting and could have a bearing in the draft. Suspended earlier in the year for a creating a disturbance in Blacksburg.

WR Eddie Royal (Virginia Tech) Quick (4.36) athlete, who pound-for-pound is one of the strongest Hokies. He also has return skills and the 49ers are looking for punt return man. Look for his speed and return abilities.

DT Carlton Powell (Virginia Tech) The 300-pounder also has some pass-rush ability. Watch if the projected 5th-rounder can collapse the pocket.

DT Barry Booker (Virgina Tech) At 284 pounds and possessing a knack for stuffs, Booker is a little bit like Marques Douglas. Don’t look for Booker, if he doesn’t make himself known, the projected seveth-rounder might not be worth it.

WR Justin Harper (Virginia Tech) Could he be the next Alvin Harper? At 6-4, 198 with 4.33 speed, he’s a big-play guy, but is projected to go in the seventh-round. Already in the first quarter, Harper wasn’t quick out of his break and Aqib Talib picked off a pass for touchdown. Too bad Talib’s a junior. He’s a star.

WR Josh Morgan (Virgina Tech) He just dropped a long TD pass. Nevertheless, he’s a poor man’s Anquan Boldin. He can bench press 336 pounds. Watch for his ability to catch the ball. He suspended for a disturbance in Blacksburg earlier in the year.

WR Josh Hyman (Virgina Tech) Suspended earlier in the year for his arrest for driving under the influence. See how much he gets into the action with the other three receivers.

OT Duane Brown (Virgina Tech) Former tight end is now 300 pounds and mans the crucial left-tackle position.